Have a wire in center of the micro brush which often cause injury to gum while cleaning. Gum flap between teeth ( dental papilla ) often destructed if roughly used & it’s a very important part for maintaining tooth integrity.

You can clean it but not completely like sterile one 7 that’s also important because when the used brush injures gum while cleaning might leave some harmful germs & cause infection.

A common accident these brushes cause, prick the gum & causes bleeding as the thin twisted wire often bends when you are cleaning.

DENTAL FLOSS

Good things:

Doesn’t have any of the above mentioned bad things.

Clean whole tooth sides where IDB only can clean the gaps between.

Always more hygienic as discarded after single use.

No additional lubricant is needed. Saves time & money.

No chance of gum injury by the floss if excessive pressure not applied as products use soft floss materials.

No chance of dental papilla destruction.

Bad things (can be eliminated):

Leaves a wax layer. Just use a non waxed variety, done.

Large interdental spaces a little tough to clean with single strand, double the strand or a knot while cleaning larger spaces solves the problem.

NB: In patients who is under fixed orthodontic treatment have no other choice but interdental brushes to clean complicated spaces which floss can never reach, they only gets the benefit of IDB. And I think I will only recommend IDB for them.

Dental Floss Vs. Interdental Brushes: FLOSS WINS!

So there we have it, right from a dental professionals mouth…FLOSS IS BOSS!

But here’s the kicker, unless we actually use the floss we won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of fresh breath, clean teeth, gums free of disease, & less money spend on dental care.

So in closing, whichever between tooth-cleaning tool you choose to tout – be it dental floss or interdental brushes – just remember one thing: use it…or lose your teeth!

Somerset Dentist: Joseph Haddad, D.D.S.

We proudly provide modern family & cosmetic dentistry to the community of Somerset, NJ. 08873 in addition to the surrounding Franklin Township areas of Bound Brook, Hillsborough Township, Readington Township, and Bridgewater.

We offer the most advanced technology in a comfortable, inviting, comfortable environment.